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RH - 30 Jun 2005 04:34 GMT

Just picked one up monday.
So far, I'm impressed! This one replaced my tired Fuji S5000
That stabilized 12X lens is really nice! Along with the 2.5" LCD
screen for reviewing.

Anyone else using a Sony DSC H1?

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Jan - 30 Jun 2005 13:36 GMT

> Just picked one up monday.
> So far, I'm impressed! This one replaced my tired Fuji S5000
> That stabilized 12X lens is really nice! Along with the 2.5" LCD
> screen for reviewing.
>
> Anyone else using a Sony DSC H1?

Out of curiosity I just read up on the H1. Personally, I am very fond
of Sony products. However, I couldn't help noticing the similarities
between the H1 and the Panasonic FZ-20.

Quicky conclusions:

H1:     Uses AA batteries - big plus
    Numerically, the digital zoom is better than the FZ-20
    Internal memory - can be a savior
    It's a Sony - reputation DOES matter

FZ-20:     Leica-panache lens
    Available in black - not that big a deal
    Far better fine-tuning of white balance
    Far better fine tuning of flash
    Preview - optional icons in margin leaving image unobstructed
    Preview option grid to aid composition - bit gimmicky
    Manual Focus Option
    Proprietary battery - big minus

Bottom Line: These two are SO similar as to be nearly identical. Seems
that Sony knows a good design when they see it - and they're not beyond
the 'sincerest form of flattery'...

However, this is just my opinion.

Jan

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imbsysop - 30 Jun 2005 14:56 GMT

>>     Just picked one up monday.
>> So far, I'm impressed! This one replaced my tired Fuji S5000
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>    Internal memory - can be a savior
>    It's a Sony - reputation DOES matter

big pest :-) uses memory sticks ..

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Jan - 30 Jun 2005 21:03 GMT

>>> Just picked one up monday.
>>>So far, I'm impressed! This one replaced my tired Fuji S5000
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>
> big pest :-) uses memory sticks ..

thank you - I didn't quite know how to say that ...
Jan

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RH - 01 Jul 2005 08:18 GMT

Yeah, I wasn't to keen on the memory stick, but my printer had a
multiport to read them, and I carry one of those zillion and one
readers for my laptop. The sandisk memory sticks are a bit "cheaper"
than the OEM sony ones, but, they sure are more expensive than
SD or CF.

I looked at the FZ20 for a long time, then the H1 came out. The main
reason I didn't get the FZ20 was the proprietary battery pack. I'd
rather have the flexibility of the AA batteries. MUCH more
economical. The manual focus wouldn't have been that big of a deal
for me on the FZ20, nor the hot shoe. I use to use a ring flash on my
35mm camera to take macros of scale plastic models I use to build, but
heck, when I reached the age of 45, my eyes suffered from the "arms
too short" syndrome (bifocal glasses). I quit building them anyway
about 94......the time the internet exploded. The web, computers,
digital photography restoration have become my "hobby" now.
I've taken a few pics with the H1, and boy that stabilized lens sure
is a lot of fun. I guess my next "toy" will be the 1.7X telephoto
attachment. I'd like to go out to the country and get away from the
city lights and snap a few full moon pics.

>>> Just picked one up monday.
>>> So far, I'm impressed! This one replaced my tired Fuji S5000
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>
>big pest :-) uses memory sticks ..

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Fishface - 03 Jul 2005 00:35 GMT

> I've taken a few pics with the H1, and boy that stabilized lens sure
> is a lot of fun. I guess my next "toy" will be the 1.7X telephoto
> attachment. I'd like to go out to the country and get away from the
> city lights and snap a few full moon pics.

Well, then, if you haven't seen this, you may be interested:
www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=60284&forum_id=28

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RH - 05 Jul 2005 06:22 GMT

I've already seen that picture! Awwwwsome isn't it?
One reason I've been looking around for the 1.7X lens....hopefully
the price will drop just a bit :)

>> I've taken a few pics with the H1, and boy that stabilized lens sure
>> is a lot of fun. I guess my next "toy" will be the 1.7X telephoto
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>Well, then, if you haven't seen this, you may be interested:
>www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=60284&forum_id=28

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